Registered Nurse Case Manager

Overview

Job Title:

Registered Nurse Case Manager

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs
• Provide skilled nursing care in the home setting using the nursing process
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient assessments
• Coordinate and deliver interdisciplinary hospice services in collaboration with the care team
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within 24 hours of each patient visit
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Educate and support patients and families on care techniques, symptom management, and disease progression
• Serve as the primary Case Manager for assigned patients, coordinating care and managing caseloads
• Communicate patient status, needs, and changes with physicians and members of the healthcare team

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience required
• Hospice or home health experience preferred
• Experience caring for aging, chronically ill, or palliative care patients is highly desirable

• Current RN license in Arizona or compact state
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and perform routine physical tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent travel to patient homes, typically completing 1 to 10 visits per day in varying weather conditions
• Proficiency in electronic documentation using a tablet or laptop

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong clinical observation and nursing judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Knowledge of hospice care practices and regulatory standards

• Hourly range for posted region: $38 - $48 USD